FlyFren
VFR
IA79
PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL
EMMETSBURG, IA
Elevation
1,210 ft
Control
Uncontrolled
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Questions
01
Where is Palo Alto County Hospital (IA79) located?
Palo Alto County Hospital is located in Emmetsburg, IA.
02
Is Palo Alto County Hospital a public or private airport?
Palo Alto County Hospital (IA79) is a private-use airport, so prior permission from the owner is required before landing.
03
What is the field elevation at Palo Alto County Hospital?
Palo Alto County Hospital sits at 1,210 feet above mean sea level.
04
Does Palo Alto County Hospital have an instrument approach?
No, Palo Alto County Hospital has no published instrument approach procedures; it is used under visual flight rules.
05
Does Palo Alto County Hospital have an air traffic control tower?
No, Palo Alto County Hospital (IA79) is a non-towered airport; pilots self-announce on the CTAF.
Current Conditions
VFR
Visual Flight Rules
Wind
--
Steady
Visibility
10sm+
Surface Vis
Temp / Dew
--° / --°
Spread --°
Altimeter
--
Pressure
Sky Conditions
SKC
Clear
Hazards & Advisories
No active advisories within 50nm
Pilot Reports
Within 50nm
No recent pilot reports within 50nm.
Helipads
1
H1
No active NOTAMs
Directory
00 entities
No registered on-field services
Registry
FAA-V-2026.02
Coverage
On-Field Only
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Search Radius
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Data Source
FAA NASR
Distances calculated via haversine great-circle formula